(60) December 10-13-2009We had a wonderful time but four days and three nights are not enough to really enjoy your stay We had made reservations to stay at Honey Bear Cabin, again. This is where we stayed when we took our first trip to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. We got checked in and got to Honey Bear just to find out that all the electricity was off and of course they did not know when they could get it back on

. We waited about 45 minutes and it was cold. The only heat in the cabin was a gas fireplace which did not heat up the cabin to stay warm enough. Hubby was beginning to get huffy and the smoke would have started to pour out his ears over this...if you know what I mean. This may be the reason they call this the Smokies! So, anyway, they sent us up to the Arrow Head Trail Cabins It was a nice place but it was not Honey Bear. We got over it and really had a good time. Time went by so fast, we did not get to play one hand of cards...that I did miss

. We went to Dolly Wood. Boy, was it cold that night. We dressed appropriately...so we stayed warm. We rode the train, went into just about everyone of the shops. Took in a show. We ate what ever was our fancy. None of the big rides were running because it was just too cold. We watched the lights come on. Saw the Christmas Tree Light Show but did not stay for the parade this time. We wanted to spend sometime back at the cabin to enjoy it. Riding on the tram back to the truck like to have froze our you know whats. Those seats were cold!

. The strip was so pretty all lit up. We enjoyed watching all the people walking the strip. It was fun and seemed like laughter was everywhere. We, also, ate at our favorite place, The Mill. So, good! Also, we ate at a Catfish place. It, too, was good. Hubby fixed breakfast our first morning...he makes the best biscuits. I believe, Bobby Flay could not win a "Throw Down" over my hubby's biscuits. Also, hubby wanted to buy me some Indian Boots. We could not find but one place in Gatlinburg that had the boots I wanted except one place and they did not have my size. We did find and get the boots I wanted on the way out of Pigeon Forge.

Well, it was sweet sorrow having to leave. I would have liked to have stayed one more day. Thanks, again, Father. The mountains and the time spent... were beautiful!